Relaxation Drinks
The time to relax is when you don't have time for it - Sydney J. Harris
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To Sip, Perchance To Dream
Once upon a time—July—I could sink easily and immediately into eight hours of sleep. I listened smugly as friends and co-workers complained of their Tylenol-PM addictions. Then I moved from a quiet, tucked-away corner of New York City—yes, such a place exists—to a street-level apartment not far from the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. I developed an irrational fear of bedbugs, began fretting more about work, and passed a birthday that seemed to mark the expiration date for my once-reliable ability to fall asleep shortly after guzzling coffee.
Traditional sleeping pills seemed too extreme, even the over-the-counter kind; I just needed to calm down a bit. So when I heard about a…
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Think of a drink filled with herbal ingredients that supposedly helps you relax, and you might envision something like a line of teas sold in a crunchy health-food shop — over there by the millet, just past the table with the Rolfing pamphlets. The makers of Drank, a carbonated beverage in a purple can that contains valerian root, melatonin and rose hips, had a different image in mind for the product: something more youthful, attitude-laden and connected to the trend-making power of hip-hop.
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It remains to be seen, however, whether consumers will actually turn to these drinks to relieve some of that stress. NeuroBrands' CEO has said that he believes that this is a potential multi-billion dollar category. That is within the realms of possibility, but several major roadblocks are currently in the way.
To Sip, Perchance To Dream
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iChill
Sugar Free | Zero Carbs | No CaloriesIn a world full of energy boosters, iChill stands alone as the world's first relaxation shot. The proprietary blend of Melatonin, Valerian Root, Rose Hips and B Vitamins helps calm the body and mind at the end of a stressful day.
Neuro
Sleep well so you can recharge. Melatonin mixed with magnesium.
Purple Stuff
Purple Stuff the Leader of Relaxation Sodas! Get Focused and Calm Down. A small amount of crystalline fructose, rosehips, valerian root combined with L-Theanine.
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